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The Hustler

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Sequel:

The Color of Money

Original title

The Hustler

Year

1961

Running time

135 min.

Country

United States

Director

Robert Rossen

Screenwriter

Robert Rossen, Sidney Carroll. Novel: Walter Tevis

Cast

Music

Kenyon Hopkins

Cinematography

Eugen Schüfftan (B&W)

Producer

20th Century Fox

Genre

Drama | Gambling. Pool (Game). Alcoholism

Movie Groups

Walter Tevis Adaptations

Synopsis

"Fast" Eddie Felson (Paul Newman) is a self-assured upstart pool shark who frequents the local halls to get a crack at bringing down the legendary Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason). Under the wing of corrupt manager Bert Gordon (George C. Scott), Eddie begins to struggle to the top. But when he starts to have real feelings for a woman (Piper Laurie), hes faced with a dilemma. This acclaimed drama was nominated for 9 Academy Awards (including Best Picture), and Newman would go on to achieve Best Actor for the films 1986 sequel, THE COLOR OF MONEY.

Rankings Position

#15 Best Movies of the '60s
#49 Best US Movies of all time
#58 Best Drama Movies
#79 Best Movies in the history of film

Awards: 1961: 2 Academy Awards: Best Cinematography B&W, Art Direction B&W. 9 Nominations

1961: Golden Globes: 4 Nominations, including Best Actor - Drama (Newman)

1961: BAFTA Awards: Best Movie and Foreign Actor (Newman). 3 Nominations

1961: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Director. 3 Nominations

1961: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director

1961: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Best Drama Screenplay

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